Samsung SDC-241 SERIES User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SAMSUNG CCD CAMERA
SDC-311 SERIES
SDC-241 SERIES
·SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO., LTD
OPTICS & DIGITAL IMAGING DIV.
145-3, SANGDAEWON 1-DONG, JUNGWON-GU,
SUNGNAM, KYUNGKI-DO, KOREA
462-121
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Printed in Korea

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This installation should be made by a qualified service
person and should conform to all local codes.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), 
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
CAUTION :
INFORMATION-This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
WARNING -Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION : To prevent electric shock and risk of fire hazards:
◆Do NOT use other than specified power source.
◆Do NOT expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Thank you for purchasing a SAMSUNG CCD CAMERA.
Before operating the camera, confirm the camera model and proper input power
voltage. In order that you can understand this manual thoroughly, we'll introduce our
model description.
SDC-311 Series (410,000 Pixels)
•NTSC models • PAL models
– SDC-311ND – SDC-311PD
– SDC-311NA – SDC-311PA
– SDC-311PH
SDC-241 Series (270,000 Pixels)
•NTSC models • PAL models
– SDC-241ND – SDC-241PD
– SDC-241NA – SDC-241PA
– SDC-241PH
Model Description
SDC-311 x x
SDC-241 x x
• Signal System
N →NTSC Model
P →PAL Model
• Power Source
D →DC 12V
A →AC 24V ~
H →High Voltage (PAL Model: AC 230V~)
power source
signal system
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Contents
PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................... 6
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ........................................... 8
Front........................................................................ 8
Bottom..................................................................... 9
Back....................................................................... 10
Accessories ............................................................ 11
CONNECTION ....................................................................... 12
Lens....................................................................... 12
InstallingAutoIRIS Lens........................................ 12
InstallingC/CS-MountLens ................................. 14
ConnectingtoMonitor............................................ 16
ConnectingtoPower .............................................. 17
MENUSETUP ......................................................... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 20
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................... 22
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Features
Automatic Backlight Compensation
The backlight compensation technology
allows the camera to find the best
picture conditions in any environment
andautomaticallygivesanecessarylight
levelcompensation,sothatyou
canalways obtain the clearpicture,the
finestdetailandperfectlightcontrast.
Electronic Iris
Electronicirisshutterisautomatically
controlledatthespeedof
1/60~1/100,000sec(NTSCModels),/
1/50~1/100,000sec(PALModels).
Video/DC Selection Switch
Thecameraaccepts2typesofautoiris
lenses(DCtype/VIDEOtype)and
issetwithVIDEO/DCselectionswitch.
SYNC. System
YoucanselectINT(Internal
Synchronization)modeorL. L(Linelock
Synchronization)mode.
High Resolution
Thehorizontalresolutionof470TVlinescan
beachievedbyusingahighdensityCCD
havingeffective410,000pixels,which
providesclean,noiselessandreliable
pictures.
(SDC-241Serieshave270,000pixelsand
canachieve330TVlines)
High Sensitivity
WeutilizeahighsensitivitySonycolorCCD
imager.Thisallowsforclearandvivid
imagesunderdarksituationaslowasa
minimumof0.4 lux.

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Do not drop the camera or subject
them to physical shocks.
Do not expose the camera to rain or
spill beverage on it.
Do not touch the front glass of the
camera.
Never keep the camera face to strong
light directly.
ItcandamagetheCCD. Itcancausemalfunctionstooccur.
Ifitgetswet,wipeitdryimmediately.
Liquidscancontainmineralsthatcorrode
theelectroniccomponents.
Itisoneofthemostimportantpartsof
camera.
Becarefulnottobestainedbyfingerprint.
NOTE
•Ifthecameraisexposedtospotlightorobjectreflectingthestronglight,
smearorbloomingmayoccur.
•Pleasecheckthepowerwhetheritsatisfiesthenormalspecification
beforeconnectingthecamera.
Notes
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Precautions
Do not install the camera in extreme
temperature conditions.
Do not install or use the camera in an
environment where the humidity is high.
Severelightingchangeorflickercan
causethecameratoworkimproperly.
Itcancausemalfunctionstooccur.
Therearenouser-serviceable
partsinsideit.
Dousethecameraunderconditionswhere
temperaturesarewithin-10°Cto50°C.
Especiallybecarefulforventilationunder
hightemperature.
Itcancausetheimagequalitytobepoor.
Do not install the camera under
unstable lighting conditions.
Do not disassemble the camera.
Never use the camera close to a
gas or oil leak.

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Bottom Tripod Mounting Hole
Used to install the camera on an optional
tripod. The tripod must be equipped with
the screw specified as shown below.
1/4”-20UNC(20THREAD)
L:4.5mm 0.2mm(ISOstandard),
or0.197”(ASAstandard)
L
You can remove and install this bracket
on the top of the camera. You must use
the supplied screw or the equivalent
(within 4mm). If not, the bracket may
not fixed properly.
Getting to Know Your Camera
Front
Focal Length Adjusting Knob.
Used to adjust Back focal length.
Tripod Mounting Bracket Screw Hole.
Used to fix Tripod mounting bracket on
the top of the camera.
Back Focus Lock Screw.
Used to fix Focal length adjusting knob.
Auto Iris Lens Connector.
Used to connect Auto iris lens plug.
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Instruction Manual
Iris Lens Plug
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Menu Setup Switch
Used to choose the desired menu
on or off, select the menu.
Video Output Jack
Used to connect an external
video monitor in jack.
DC Level
Used to adjust DC IRIS lens level.
(You can adjust DC level when
ESC mode is off.)
Power LED
The LED turned on
when power is supplied.
GND
Power ground.
Power Input Terminal
It involved power input.
•Theimagehasbeensetforoptimumperformanceatthefactory.
Donotremovethecoverunlessitisabsolutelynecessary.
Itcouldcausedamagetocomponentsandproblems.
-Besuretocheckthepowerisoffwhenremovingthecover.
NOTE
Notes
DC type
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Back
AC type

AC24V GND
Menu Setup Switch
Used to choose the desired menu
on or off, select the menu.
Video Output Jack
Used to connect an external
video monitor in jack.
DC Level
Used to adjust DC IRIS lens level.
(You can adjust DC level when
ESC mode is off.)
Power LED
The LED turned on
when power is supplied.
V. PHASE
Used to adjust vertical
phase
Linelock mode from 0~270
GND
Power ground.
Power Input Terminal
It involved power input.
Use only AC 24V, UL Listed
Class 2 Power Supply
(SDC-311PA)
(SDC-241PA)
High Voltage Type
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4. Remove the protecting cap, and attach the lens into the camera
by turning clockwise.
5. Connect the lens plug to the auto iris connector on the rear of the
camera.
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6. Set the DC/VIDEO selection switch to DC or VIDEO according to
the type of the lens.
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Lens
Lens is not supplied with this camera. Purchase a lens suitable
for your environment. This camera accepts auto iris lens, both
C- and CS-mount lens.
•Ifthelensisstainedwithfingerprintorsomething,theimagequality
mightbepoor.
•Itisrecommendedtouseahighqualitylenstoimprovetheimage
qualityunderlowillumination.
Installing Auto Iris Lens
Connection
NOTE
Notes
1. Peel the end of lens cable outer cover approximately 8mm.
2. Peel the end of the cable inner cover approximately 2mm.
approx.8mm
approx.2mm
3. Remove the cover from the connector pin supplied, and solder
the lens cable to the connector pin as shown below.
•Video type :
No.1 Pin …Red (Power source)
No.2 Pin …N. C
No.3 Pin …White (Video signal)
No.4 Pin …Black (GND)
•DC type:
No.1 Pin …Damping -
No.2 Pin …Damping +
No.3 Pin …Drive +
No.4 Pin …Drive -
No.3 Pin
No.1 Pin
No.2 Pin
No.4 Pin
Cover
Lens cable
Connector

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◆In case of mounting a CS-mount lens
After removing the protecting cap, attach the lens into the
camera by turning clockwise.
◆In case of mounting a C-mount lens
1.Afterremovingtheprotecting
cap,loosentheBackfocuslock
screwwithscrewdriver.
2.TurntheFocallengthadjusting
knobtocounterclockwiseuntil
locking.
3.Attachthelensintothecamera
byturningclockwise.
4.TurntheFocallengthadjusting
knobtoclockwiseslowlyatthe
bestpoint.
5.TightentheBackfocuslockscrew
withscrewdriver.
•Aheavylensmaydisturbthebalancewiththecameraandpossiblyresultsindamage.
Don'tusemorethan450glens.
•ItisrecommendedtosetthelensALCmodetoAvmode(Average).
Pkmodecanbeoccurredhunting.
•Usethelensunderthespecificationasshown.Otherwise
thelenscandamagethecameraorabnormalfixingmayberesultedin.
C-mount lens : 10 mm or less
CS-mount lens : 5 mm or less
NOTE
Notes
•DonotturntheFocallengthadjustingknob
toomuchtoclockwiseafterclickingwhen
useCS-mountlens.
NOTE
Notes
Before mounting a lens, please check whether it is a C-mount or
CS-mount lens.
The back focus has set for CS-mount lens at the factory.
If the mount is changed to the C-mount lens, it may need to
be re-adjusted.
Installing C/CS-Mount lens

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Connecting to Monitor
Connect the VIDEO Out jack to the monitor VIDEO In jack.
Connecting to Power
Each model has different power specification, please check the name of
the model and power specification before connecting to power source.
Please refer to the sticker identifying the model, which is attached on
the product, for power specification.
• As a connecting method varies according to instruments, refer to
the manual supplied with the instrument.
• Connect the cable after power is turned off.
• Set the 75Ω/Hi-Z selection switch as shown below if you have
intermediate device.


Monitor
AC adaptor
AC outlet
220V
100V

AC24V GND
AC adaptor
220V
100V

230V
230V~50Hz
CCDCamera
Intermediate Endmonitor
•Thewireispolarized.Besureto
connectthewirewithwhitelineon
itscoveringto‘-’terminaland
connecttheotheroneto
‘+’teminal.
•UseDC12Vpowersource
forSDC-311(241)ND/PD.
•UseAC24V~50Hzpowersource
forSDC-311(241)PA.
(Thewireisnon-polarized.)
•Thewireisnon - polarized.
•UseAC24V60Hzpower
sourceforSDC-311(241)NA.
※Connectthewirebypushingthe
button
•UseAC230V~50Hzpowersourcefor
SDC-311(241)PH.
•Besuretoconnectpowerafteralltheinstallationisdone.
•NotethatACadaptorisnotsuppliedwithcamera.
•SincethewireofDCpowertypeispolarized,becarefulwhen
Connectingit.
NOTE
Notes
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Use the six Setup Menu buttons on the rear of the camera.
Menu Setup Switch
ESC
OFF OFF AWC DC LLON
FL BLC ATW INT VIDEO
Menu Setup
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0 5 1015
0
7
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①ElectonicShutterspeedControl : OFF
②Flickerless : OFF
③BacklightCompensation : OFF
④AutoWhiteBalance : ATW
⑤LENSSelection : VIDEO
⑥SyncMode :INT
(SDC-241/311ACpoweronly)
Function of Menu Setup Switch
①ESC(ElectronicShutterControl)
YoucanturnESCorOFFtheElectronicShutterControlfeature.
ThisESCmodeautomaticallycontrolstheshutterspeedfrom‘1/60’
to‘1/100,000’sec(NTSC),from‘1/50’to‘1/100,000’sec.(PAL)
IfyouwanttouseDCorVIDEOlens,confirmthisswitchturnOFF.
(Electronicshutterisfixedin‘1/60’sec.(NTSC)or‘1/50’sec(PAL)
②FL(Flickerless)
Flickerlessfunction.Inthisfunction,electronicshutterisfixedin
‘1/100’sec(NTSC)or‘1/120’sec(PAL)
FLfunctioncancompensationtheflickercausedbypower
frequently,butsetoffintheareanotusinga60HzACpoweronNTSC.
③BLC(BacklightCompensation)
Whenthelightingsourceintherearofobject,theobjectmightbe
seensomedarkness.Ifyouwanttoseeobjectclearly,turnthis
switchBLC.Theeffectiveareawherebacklightcompensationis
fixedinthecenterofthescreen.
IfyouwanttouseDCorVIDEOlens,confirmthisswitchOFF.
④Whitebalancecontrolmode
1)ATW(AutoTracingWhitebalance):Thecameraautomatically
controlsthewhitebalanceinanyenvironment.
2)AWC(AutoWhitebalanceControl):TheWhitebalanceisautomatically
adjustedinaspecificenvironment.
⑤Lensselection
1)ManualLens
SetMenuSetupswitchESC
2)AutoIRISLens
ⓐVIDEOLens:SettheESCOFFinMenuSetupswitch,andturn
DC/VIDEOselectionswitchVIDEO.
Ifyouneed,adjustthebrightnessofthescreen
ofthescreenwithadjustmentVR(ALC,LEVEL)on
theVIDEOlens.
ⓑDCLens :SettheESCOFFintheMenuSetupswitch,and
theDC/VIDEOselectionswitchDC.
Itmaynecessarytoadjustthebrightofthescreen.
Ifyouneeds,handletheDCLEVELtherearofthe
camera.
⑥INT/L.L(SynchronizationSystemMode)
Twosynchronizationmodesareavailable.InL.Lmode,UseV.Phase
adjustrelationbetweenthezerocrossingpointofACpowerwave
andV─SyncPulseofthecamera'svideosignal.
TheV.Phasehasbeensetat220degreesandcanbereadjusted
intherangeof0to270degreesasneed.
L.Lmodecanbeusedin60Hz(SDC-241/311NA).
50Hz(SDC-241/311PA/PH)
⑦AGC(AutoGainControl)
Alwayson.
•PleaceselectESCOFFthatchromamavbechanceperiodicallv
becauseofATWmovementunderthefluorescentlightsindoor.
NOTE
Notes

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If you have trouble operating your camera, refer to the following.
If the guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem, contact
an authorized technician.
Problem
Nothing appears on the
screen.
The image on the screen
is dark.
The image on the screen
is dim.
The camera is not work
properly, and the surface
of the camera case is hot.
Solution
• Check that the power cord and line connection
between the camera and monitor are made
properly.
• Check that the DC/VIDEO selection switch on the
rear of the camera is set to a proper position
according to the type of your auto iris lens.
•Check that you have set ESC feature
• Check if the lens are stained. If
dirty, clean the lens with soft,
clean cloth.
• Check that you have connected the
camera to a proper power.
Troubleshooting
Problem
The color of the picture is not
matched.
The image on the screen
flickers.
Solution
• Check that you have properly set White Balance
Control Mode.
• Does the camera face to directly to the sun or
fluorescent lighting?
Change the camera position.
• Check that the DC/VIDEO selection switch on
the rear of the camera set to a proper position
according to the type of your auto iris lens.
The contrast on the screen
is too weak.
• Adjust the contrast feature of the monitor.
• If the camera is exposed under too strong light,
change the camera position.
The image on the screen is
distorted.
• Check that you have used 50Hz (PAL models),
60Hz(NTSC models) the linelock synchronization
mode cannot be used.
Use the Synchronization Mode to INT mode.

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Specifications
SDC-241 SeriesSDC-311 Series
PowerSource
SYNC.System
Pick-UpDevice
Weight
Accessory
ScanningSystem
VideoOutput
ElectronicIris
MinimumIllumlnation
Resolution
BacklightCompensation
IrisMode
Lens
AGC
Flickerless
WhiteBalance
Gamma
S/NRatio
AmbientTemp
Dimension
PowerConsumption
InputCurrent
0.7LuxatF1.2
≥480(H)TVIines
ON/OFFSelectable
VIDEO/DC/ESCSelectable
C/CSMountChangeable
AlwaysOn
ON/OFFSelectable
ATW/AWC
γ=0.45
≥48dB(AGCOFF)
10°C ~ +50°C
55(W)×50(H)×121(L)mm(WithoutLens)
Irisjack,InstructionManual
1/3 ” CCD,768(H)×494(V)
2:1Interlace(NTSCStandard)
525Lines/60Fields/30Frames
1.0Vp-pNTSCComp
1/60~1/100,000sec
1/3”CCD,752(H)×582(V)
2:1Interlace(PALStandard)
625Lines/50Fields/25Frames
1.0Vp-pPALComp
1/50~1/100,000sec
Item
DC12V
INTOnly
4.5W
350mA
DC12V
INTOnly
4.0W
320mA
DC12V
INTOnly
4.0W
320mA
AC24V~
50Hz
6.0W
240mA
AC230V~
50Hz
6.0W
28mA
AC24V
60Hz
INT/Linelock
selectable
6.0W
240mA
AC24V
60Hz
INT/Linelock
selectable
6.5W
240mA
DC12V
INTOnly
4.5W
350mA
SDC-311ND
INT/Linelockselectable
AC230V~
50Hz
6.5W
32mA
AC24V~
50Hz
6.5W
240mA
SDC-311NA SDC-311PD SDC-311PHSDC-311PA
320g
(Without
Lens)
530g
(Without
Lens)
320g
(Without
Lens)
530g
(Without
Lens)
550g
(Without
Lens)
0.3LuxatF1.2
≥330(H)TVIines
ON/OFFSelectable
VIDEO/DC/ESCSelectable
C/CSMountChangeable
AlwaysOn
ON/OFFSelectable
ATW/AWC
γ=0.45
≥48dB(AGCOFF)
10°C ~ +50°C
55(W)×50(H)×121(L)mm(WithoutLens)
Irisjack,InstructionManual
1/3”CCD,510(H)×492(V)
2:1Interlace(NTSCStandard)
525Lines/60Fields/30Frames
1.0Vp-pNTSCComp
1/60~1/100,000sec
1/3 ” CCD,500(H)×582(V)
2:1Interlace(PALStandard)
625Lines/50Fields/25Frames
1.0Vp-pPALComp
1/50~1/100,000sec
Item
SDC-241ND
INT/Linelockselectable
SDC-241NA SDC-241PD SDC-241PH SDC-241PA
320g
(Without
Lens)
530g
(Without
Lens)
320g
(Without
Lens)
530g
(Without
Lens)
550g
(Without
Lens)
PowerSource
SYNC.System
Pick-UpDevice
Weight
Accessory
ScanningSystem
VideoOutput
ElectronicIris
MinimumIllumlnation
Resolution
BacklightCompensation
IrisMode
Lens
AGC
Flickerless
WhiteBalance
Gamma
S/NRatio
AmbientTemp
Dimension
PowerConsumption
InputCurrent
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.